"Refried beans were a staple in our home when I was growing up, but the dish my dad made called for crisp bacon and bacon fat," writes Michelle Martinez...
Author: Taste of Home
You'll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to put together this dressed-up potato casserole! When a friend made it for a church supper, I had to have...
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My mother, Lola Allen, has made this recipe for as long as I can remember. Most all of the recipes we serve came from Mom-a terrific cook who raised nine...
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Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which makes it extra special....
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I had experimented with all kinds of bean salads before I hit on this one. My husband loves all the different bean varieties, and corn adds to the color...
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When scalloped potatoes feel ho-hum, jazz things up with cauliflower and portobello mushrooms. We serve it with rolls and a light salad. -Donna Noel, Gray,...
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Here's a wonderful side dish for Christmastime. The baked butternut squash and onions get extra flavor from a topping of panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese...
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I'm not sure where my love of cooking comes from, but I speculate it's because I like to eat! This recipe from a treasured cookbook is a wonderfully different...
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"This popular recipe began as herb focaccia but gradually came to include our favorite vegetables," writes Michele Fairchok of Throop, Pennsylvania. "There's...
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Whenever our church group plans a gathering, I'm undoubtedly asked to bring these carrots. I never complain because I enjoy them a much as everyone else.-Bonnie...
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This side dish is a big hit on any occasion. I've been making it for at least 35 years, and it was made by my mother before me.-Kathleen Valle, Philadelphia,...
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Air-fryer carrots make a super side-big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my husband to eat these fragrant, deeply spiced veggies....
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I'M a widower and cook mainly for myself. This recipe is simple and I've used it many times. Since it makes enough for two, I'll wrap half of the baked...
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Your holiday sweet potatoes won't be ho-hum when you serve them this way. The slices of sweet potatoes take on an amazing smokey flavor from the chipotle...
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Green chilies add a little zip to this side dish but do no overpower this casserole's down-home appeal. It's a side dish the kids enjoyed as much as the...
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All you'll need for this corn salsa recipe is corn and pico de gallo-a simple and effective solution for last-minute guests. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley,...
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Brussels sprouts are extra special dressed up for the holidays in a mild white sauce and dotted with pimientos. Washington field editor Margery Bryan of...
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We pair parsnips with spring asparagus to create a terrific spring side dish. The cheesy and buttery crumb topping will entice everyone to eat their veggies!-Taste...
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Sweet potato marshmallow casserole is old-school. My sweet potatoes with a streusel topping is a blockbuster. Everyone who tries it gives it two thumbs...
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"With its light cream sauce and hearty filling, this recipe is great for picky eaters," says Delia Kennedy of Deer Park, Washington. "Even my husband likes...
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"Ever since I bought a pressure cooker, my busy family hasn't had to miss out on otherwise time-consuming suppers," relates Coleen Morrissey. In Sweet...
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This recipe turns a super spring vegetable into a more special one. It's nice to treat myself to a 'fancy' side dish with very little work.-Violet Beard,...
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This recipe uses hollowed-out whole tomatoes as cups for savory bread stuffing.-Faye Wortman, Evansville, Indiana
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Mom concocted this creative salad with a few simple ingredients. Chopped olives, celery and garlic are drizzled with oil, tossed and chilled for a cool...
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I'm always on the lookout for filling but quick-to-prepare side dishes. I spotted this recipe on a package of bread crumbs. It's a tasty way to dress up...
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Lemon, garlic and Parmesan cheese are the perfect complement for brussels sprouts in this quick recipe from Mary Steiner of West Bend, Wisconsin.
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As a single working mom, my time is precious, but this dish is so quick, colorful and easy, and it tastes a lot like one I tried in Israel.-Jessica Grettie,...
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If you're a sauerkraut lover, you'll savor this sweet and tangy variation that features stewed tomatoes and bacon. "We enjoy this dish served with ribs,...
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We make the most of tomatoes when they are in season and plentiful, and I love an old-fashioned homemade dressing with summery taste. -Judith Foreman,...
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With so many fresh ingredients, this medley pairs well with milder foods, such as chicken or fish, and can easily stand alone as a main dish. Writes Dee...
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Stir together cornbread mix, French onion dip and canned corn to make this super moist side dish. It went over so well at Thanksgiving one year that we...
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I learned how to make panzanella from my friend's grandmother. Once I discovered how to make the perfect vinaigrette, it became a dish I crave during the...
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We start thinking about creamy casseroles like this when the seasons start to change. It's warming and comforting, plus getting it ready for the oven takes...
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This is an authentic Taiwanese side dish my vegetarian mother prepares. Tastes great with rice and other vegetables. Note: This is not a saucy dish.
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Chopped green chilies give this summer side dish lots of zip - a popular flavor around Mom's Arizona home. It's a tasty way to use up a bounty of garden...
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Cutting apples into matchstick-sized pieces makes them more fun to eat, don't you think? Toss them with chopped pecans (or any nuts), dried berries and...
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"To make my green beans more festive for the holidays, I add dried cranberries," notes field editor Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "The touch of sweet...
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Chard is a leafy veggie often used in Mediterranean cooking. I dress it with orange juice and bacon, and the family gobbles it up. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac,...
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"This new twist on an old favorite is great for company because it makes plenty," assures Debra Francis of Nathalie, Virginia. "The original recipe called...
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Do you love onions and want to try something new? Try this easy recipe which is a great side dish for any meal.-Penny Vanderhoff, Ellijay, Georgia
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Celebrate the last garden harvest with this satisfying side dish. Simply cook carrots, squash and zucchini in oil that's been spiced up with ranch dressing...
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A tender medley of pasta, lentils and rice partners perfectly with a meat or vegetarian entrée. Herbs and chopped veggies add interest to the side dish....
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Fresh tagliatelli, coated in a delicious and nutty homemade coriander (cilantro) pesto! Perfect and scrumptious side dish or vegetarian main dish!
Author: Melanie Booth
I love having pints of these spicy tomatoes in the freezer to use in place of canned stewed tomatoes with green chilies in my favorite recipes. Beside,...
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Summer squash and orange pepper give this herby side dish fantastic color. Remember this recipe-it complements almost any main dish. -Shirley Warren, Thiensville,...
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My Italian-style grilled veggies have a wonderful sweet and sour dressing. Best of all, I pick the fresh veggies and herbs from my garden. -Laura Mast,...
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